Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad T460s. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

limited port variety

average display brightness

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T460s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

lightweight design

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.305 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Gesture input support -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
OneLink connector
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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